A 26-year-old Midlothian man has been charged with drug possession and operating a drug lab out of his home, according to Orland Park Police.

Jacob Nelson, of the 14600 block of Knox Avenue, is suspected of making the psychedelic drug DMT from a makeshift lab in a bedroom in the rear of the house, police said.

Orland Park and Midlothian officers served a search warrant at the home Wednesday, recovering nearly a pound of marijuana, a small amount of Ecstasy and various drug paraphernalia, according to police. During a court hearing, Nelson’s bail was set at $50,000, according to police.

His next court date is Oct. 24 at the Bridgeview courthouse, according to jail records.

During a search of Nelson’s home, police recovered 22 large jars of DMT in various stages of production, according to Orland Park Police Cmdr. Tony Farrell. Police also removed chemicals believed to have been used in the manufacturing of the drug, including acetone and lye, Farrell said Friday.

While occurring naturally in many varieties of plants, synthetic versions of the drug can also be produced, according to the federal Drug Enforcement Administration.

Physiological effects of DMT include increased heart rate, agitation, seizures and dizziness, according to the DEA, citing data from the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

Farrell said it was the first time in his 31-year law enforcement career he had heard of such a lab, and said “it’s scary” to consider the potential health impacts. He said that Orland Park’s investigation into alleged drug sales from the home lasted about two weeks, and that products were being sold to Orland Park residents.

“This could have been serious,” he said.

Charges against Nelson include possession of cannabis with intent to deliver and unlawful manufacture of a controlled substance.